title: Alcohol policies in The Netherlands a three-pronged attack.
abstract: The Dutch will not readily accept restrictions on their freedom to drink alcohol. The government therefore relies on a mass education campaign urging moderation, the efficient detection and treatment of alcoholics, and the regulation of advertising.
authors.affiliation: Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco Branch, Netherlands Ministry of Welfare, Health, and Cultural Affairs, Rijswijk.
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Engelsman
mesh_terms: D000329:Advertising; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000191:economics / Q000523:psychology*; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods*; D006291:Health Policy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D009426:Netherlands; D011639:Public Opinion